With this in mind, this summer at Oxford House we\u2019re opening a super intensive English course<\/a>. Offering 100 hours of full immersion over just four weeks, it really is the ultimate language learning challenge. Are you up to it?!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Language learning can be a lot of fun, but it also requires significant effort. You can think of it as a journey: if you want to reach a high level in foreign language, that journey can be quite a long one.<\/p>\n To sustain your progress along the way, you need to be motivated. Whether your interest in English is academic<\/a>, professional or personal, over time that motivation can fluctuate. So, in fact, making a short-term commitment to an intensive course can be an awesome option.<\/p>\n With four weeks of focused learning you\u2019ll find it easier to maintain your motivation levels, but that\u2019s not the only benefit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For a child to acquire their first language, they need daily contact with it. Basically, they learn through immersion. Now, although there are many differences in the way we learn a first and second language, this simple idea of having regular contact is easily overlooked<\/strong><\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n Adult learners are more analytical, often looking for patterns and rules in the language they are learning. This is a positive thing, but it doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t also learn implicitly<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. We can still integrate words, phrases and structures from what we hear and start using them without having analyse them first.<\/p>\n And you don\u2019t even have to go abroad to find an immersion setting. Besides the summer course, there are plenty of fun activities you can do in Barcelona<\/a>, all in English. Ready to take the plunge<\/strong><\/em><\/span>?!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Haven\u2019t you heard? Multitasking is a thing of the past! It used to be held up<\/strong><\/em><\/span> as a highly valuable skill, but now it seems that \u2018monotasking<\/a>\u2019 is the way forward.<\/p>\n We all need to prioritise our tasks better and focus on one thing at a time. It would also help if uninstalled Instagram and Whatsapp, but that\u2019s not going to happen!<\/p>\n In reality, during the year, we all have to do a certain amount of multitasking. But just because it\u2019s inevitable it doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s effective. If you can dedicate time to a single objective, you\u2019ll be amazed by what you can achieve. It could be just the boost that your English needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n What\u2019s great about learning another language is that it\u2019s a social activity. It\u2019s all about interaction and communication and, as a result, you really get to know the people you\u2019re learning with.<\/p>\n And let\u2019s not forget: an intensive language course is an intense experience. When else would you spend that much time with a group of people you don\u2019t know? At the end of the 100 hours, there\u2019s a good chance that your classmates will become good friends.<\/p>\n We know how important group cohesion is, which is why we try to keep class sizes to a minimum. On the summer intensive English course there are never more than eight students per group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Learning a new skill is all about developing positive habits<\/a>. For example, in the case of learning English, you could listen to an English podcast on your way to work or watch films in their original language in the evening. If these activities become part of your daily routine, they no longer take much effort.<\/p>\n Now, the myth that it only takes 21 days to form a new habit<\/a> has been debunked<\/strong><\/em><\/span>. It takes more than that for an activity to really become a natural habit, but four weeks is still a great start!<\/p>\n By completing an intensive course, you can condition yourself to that amount of contact with English<\/strong>. So, the many positive effects on your learning will continue well beyond the duration of the course.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Great, so you\u2019re ready for the challenge! What can you expect from our super intensive English course<\/a>?<\/p>\n \u2192 You get 100 hours<\/strong> of communication-focused English in just 4 weeks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u2192 This intense approach will help you progress quickly, increasing your chances to advance a whole level<\/strong> by the end of the course.<\/p>\n \u2192 With a maximum of 8 students per group<\/strong>, our experienced teachers can give you all the support you need.<\/p>\n \u2192 You can choose to start in July<\/strong>, August<\/strong> or September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u2192 There\u2019s free enrollment<\/strong> and 10% discount<\/strong> if you have the Carnet Jove.<\/p>\n Find out more about our super intensive courses<\/a> or take our online level test<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Find the following words in the article and then write down any new ones you didn\u2019t know.<\/p>\n To further yourself (v)<\/strong>:<\/em><\/span> to get better or improve in some way.<\/p>\n To overlook (v):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to fail to notice or appreciate.<\/p>\n Implicitly (adv):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> in a way that is not directly expressed.<\/p>\n Take the plunge (exp):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> commit yourself to a course of action.<\/p>\n To hold up as (pv):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to say that something is a good example of something.<\/p>\n To debunk (v):<\/strong><\/em><\/span> to prove that something such as an idea or belief is false.<\/p>\n Key<\/strong><\/p>\n v = verb<\/p>\n adv = adverb<\/p>\n exp = expression<\/p>\n pv = phrasal verb<\/p>\n![\"Cursos](\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SLIDER-adultos-verano-2019.jpg\")
<\/p>\nFind the motivation<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
Immerse yourself<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
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<\/p>\nForget multitasking<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
Work together<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
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<\/p>\nChange your habits<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
Take on the challenge and level up<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
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<\/p>\nGlossary for Language Learners<\/strong><\/h1>\n